Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 37

I couldn't say anything as I pleased as it might lead to unimaginable consequences. Right now, I couldn't afford to take that risk.

Selena turned to me, glancing at the throng of people in front of us.

"Hud, the ride hasn't started yet. If you're having second thoughts, we can still back out. If you're scared, we can ask the staff to let us off. Don't worry about the money; we can afford it."

I knew she was concerned that I might be scared since it was my first time, and I understood that starting something new can be daunting. But without taking that first step, how could I ever move forward?

I sighed. "Selena, I'm not as fragile as you think."

She didn't respond and just looked at me with her big eyes.

watched as our

to say I wasn't scared-my heart raced as I worried about whether

thoughts raced through my mind, and at that moment, I could vividly imagine countless ways

then I thought of Selena, and all those fears vanished. She was here with me on this ride; I wasn't alone. I turned to look at her and

on the ride were screaming as well, and the air was filled with the rush of wind and the

of dealing with fear has never been to vocalize it. Even as a child, when I encountered strangers on dark paths, I never

I felt numb all over. Although it lasted only a few minutes, by the time I got

fear had no hold on her. "Hud, wasn't that amazing?

at me, wrapping her arms around mine as soon as

didn't want her to see my fear, so I forced